Welcome to Greatworth and Halse

Greatworth and Halse is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire

Greatworth is one of the finest villages in South Northamptonshire, laying approximately 10 miles East of Banbury and 4 miles from Brackley on the South Northamptonshire/ Oxfordshire borders We are fortunate to have a public house and a shop and post office. The village has a Primary School, and a pre-school. There is a Church (C of E) and a Methodist Chapel. The Village has a Sports and Social Club and there are a number of organizations within the village which always welcome new members. We have an active Parish Council covering the villages of Greatworth, Halse and Stutchbury. The village comprises of around 480 dwellings, with around 950 residents. The village is a quiet location, at one of the highest points of Northamptonshire, which can be approached by road from three directions but remains very much a heart of the country position with fantastic views in all directions.

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Forthcoming Meetings

Full Council – 2nd March 2026

Committee: Full Council

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9 January 2026 - Society

Community Meeting – 3rd February 2026

Come to the Rainbow Room, Greatworth Inn from 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd February to share your views, air your concerns or just have a chat with your Parish Councillors
15 September 2025 - Society

Police Community Surgery – Monday 6th October

The Parish Council is pleased to invite residents to a Police Roadshow hosted by our local Police team on 6th October in Greatworth. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your local officers, raise any concerns, and get practical advice on crime prevention, safety, and local policing issues.
14 July 2025 - Council Business

Police Surgery Planned for October & Welcome to Our New County Councillor

Following the success of the previous roadshow, another community Police surgery is planned for October, giving residents a chance to raise local concerns. We also welcome our new County Councillor, Alison Eastwood, who is keen to support the village and attend future meetings.
11 July 2025

Parish Council Awards Three Small Village Grants

The Parish Council has awarded three £250 grants to local projects through the Small Village Grant Scheme. Two further applications are pending a decision in September while more information is gathered.

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